1. They have a young pitching corps (minus Stanton, Cormier and Weathers).
2. They have a dangerous lineup
3. Potential ROTY candidate in Josh Hamilton
4. Veteran leadership in Griffey, Hatteberg, and Conine
5. They have cool new unis

Atlanta Braves:
1. The contingent of core Braves players (Smoltz, A. Jones, C. Jones, Etc.) is still there for at least this year.
2. The new round of players is proving to be very good past their rookie years.
3. They have what might be the strongest bullpen in the majors right now.
4. Tim Hudson is back to ace status to assist John Smoltz in leading the rotation.
5. Bobby Cox.